Holy Hill stands 1340 feet above sea level and 250 feet above the
surrounding country-side. It has been a place of inspiration and worship
for many years. In 1857 Roman Goetz and Mathias Werner erected a 15
foot white oak cross on its summit. A log chapel followed in 1863. Since
then buildings have been enlarged or replaced as needs arose. In 1906
the care of Holy Hill was entrusted to the Carmelite Fathers and
Brothers. Today, Holy Hill, one the better known Catholic Shrines in the
United States, attracts over 500,000 visitors annually.

The marker is located at the entrance to the Visitor Center / Gift Shop at Holy Hill, at 1525 Carmel Road, Hubertus, Wisconsin 53033.

NOTE: GPS is not happy in this hilly, wooded area. The entrance to Holy Hill is at the intersection with eastbound Holy Hill Road / Wisconsin Route 167 and Carmel Road. Carmel Road then winds about half a mile to a huge, several-tiered parking lot. Depending on how busy it is, you could have quite a hike to the marker's location at the entrance to the Visitor Center. Be sure to check the Google Map before heading out!

On a personal note -- this place is amazing! I'm not Catholic, and I'm not particularly religious -- but Holy Hill is very special and the Fathers warm and welcoming. I also recommend taking the tour, and climbing the Scenic Tower (see the photos below).

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Comments from Visitors

Thank you so much for visiting, documenting, photographing and sharing our historic markers! This is truly an honor and it is much appreciated. Jim SchuhChippewa County Historical Society

I just discovered your site and have been using it in my fourth grade summer school class in Viroqua, WI. We learned about Wisconsin throughout the year and are spending some time during summer school reading and talking about the history of Viroqua. We plan to take a walking trip to the Pioneer Cemetery and Lucy Stone marker. Thank you for all of your information!Kimberly (Brye) Cade

Hi, I really love your historic marker site a lot, I write a travel blog and I get pictures of these markers to assist in my writing about each town. I went to the Dean House in January for their monthly tour. Here is a link.

Very nice blog post. I certainly love this site. Keep it up!AnonymousThank you for posting this! I am Russ & Grace's grand-daughter & very happy they helped preserve this little slice of Soo Line history for future generations! Awesome website. Thanks for your work!Lillian Ferrall

Thanks for writing about your experiences! This is such a unique and wonderful way to share the history of our wonderful Wisconsin!tessalynn